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Information on Crane Prairie Reservoir:
Home of the famous �cranebows�, Crane Prairie Reservoir is one of the top producing rainbow trout fisheries in Central Oregon. Rainbow trout here average 2 inches of growth a month during the summer. The record rainbow to date weighed over 19 pounds, with abundant rainbows in the 4 to 10 pound range. Crane Prairie Reservoir is a Wildlife Management Area. Osprey, bald eagle and many waterfowl frequent the area. Crane Prairie Reservoir is located on the Deschutes National Forest and is a large, shallow impoundment on the upper Deschutes River approximately 30 miles southwest of Bend and is accessible from Century Drive (Forest Service Road 46), and Forest Roads 40, 42, and 4270. Crane Prairie was a natural meadow in which the Deschutes River, Cultus River, Cold Creek, Quinn River, Deer Creek, and Cultus Creek Converged. Crane Prairie Reservoir was first created in 1922 by rock filled dam and reconstructed by Bureau of Reclamation in 1940. The inundated trees and five square miles of shallow water coupled with cool water inlets makes Crane Prairie Reservoir a very rich and productive aquatic system producing numerous trophy size rainbow trout.
Directions
to Crane Prairie Reservoir:
From Bend the most scenic route is to take Century Drive (Forest Service Rd 46).
Recommeded Vehichle: Float tube launch points are: Rocky Point, the end of road 4270-470 and at Rock Creek. Boat ramps are located at Crane Prairie Resort, Crane Prairie Campground, Rock Creek Campground, Quinn River Campground, off FS Road 4285, and small boat launch at Cow Meadow Campground.
Fishing at Crane Prairie Reservoir
Species of fish in Crane Prairie Reservoir: Rainbow Trout:Brook Trout:Mountain Whitefish:Kokanee Salmon:Largemouth Bass:Black Crappie:Tui Chub:Three-spined Stickleback
Popular Fishing Types: Bait:Lures:Flies
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Crane Prairie Reservoir Facts:
Depth of Crane Prairie Reservoir: 39406
Size of Crane Prairie Reservoir: 3420 acres
Crane Prairie Reservoir is a Reservoir
The elevation of Crane Prairie Reservoir is 4445
Visiting Info for Crane Prairie Reservoir
Local Campgrounds near Crane Prairie Reservoir are: Crane Prairie Campground, Rock Creek Campground, Quinn River Campground, and Cow Meadow Campground
Best Season to visit Crane Prairie Reservoir is: June - August
For more information on
Crane Prairie Reservoir contact:
National Forest or Park:
Crooked River National Grassland
Address: 813 S.W. Hwy, 97
City: Madras Zip: 97741
Rules and Regulations for Crane Prairie Reservoir. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Crane Prairie Reservoir.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife currently manages rainbow trout at Crane Prairie Reservoir for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Featured Species Fish Management Alternative for trout. Mountain Whitefish, brook trout, and kokanee are managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Largemouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for warmwater fish. Bait/Lure Fishing Methods : Trout anglers often fish in the channels using, power bait, worms, dragonfly nymphs with a bobber or floating the bait up with a marshmallow. Trout anglers often troll lures, plugs, and flies in the channels successfully. Bass anglers fish with lures, by trolling, jigging or casting.
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